bituminize

bi·tu·mi·nize

[bahy-too-muh-nahyz, -tyoo-, bi-]
verb (used with object), bi·tu·mi·nized, bi·tu·mi·niz·ing.
to convert into or treat with bitumen.
Also, especially British, bi·tu·mi·nise.


Origin:
1745–55; < Latin bitūmin- (stem of bitūmen) bitumen + -ize

bi·tu·mi·ni·za·tion, noun
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bituminize or bituminise (bɪˈtjuːmɪˌnaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to treat with or convert into bitumen
 
bituminise or bituminise
 
vb
 
bitumini'zation or bituminise
 
n
 
bitumini'sation or bituminise
 
n

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